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Eileen Barkas Hoffman

Arbitrator Educator Mediator
Washington, DC, United States

About

With a career spanning several decades, this neutral has served as a Commissioner and Senior Mediator at the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). Her background includes extensive work in resolving complex labor-management disputes, facilitating multi-party public policy negotiations, and designing alternative dispute resolution systems for various organizations.

Practice Areas

Employment & Labor Government & Administrative International & Cross-Border

Professional Experience

Senior Mediator
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
Commissioner
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
Director of Special Projects
FMCS
Adjunct Professor
George Washington University Law School
Adjunct Professor
Michigan State University

Publications Leadership

  • Author of numerous articles on labor-management cooperation and international dispute resolution
  • Frequent speaker at national and international ADR conferences
  • Past President of the Labor and Employment Relations Association
  • Contributor to professional journals regarding the evolution of mediation in the federal sector

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned federal-level mediator with specialized knowledge in labor-management relations and public policy facilitation, suitable for high-stakes organizational and collective bargaining disputes.

License & Certifications

  • Certified Mediator
  • FMCS Certified Mediator

Education

M.A. in Industrial and Labor Relations
Cornell University
B.A.
Brooklyn College, City University of New York

Distinction

Recognized for her long-term tenure at the FMCS and her leadership roles in major national labor relations organizations.

Reputation

She is regarded as a highly experienced and neutral professional with deep expertise in both domestic and international labor-management relations.